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Less than 3 hours from Tokyo, the sleek red Akita Shinkansen zips by snow-covered forests to Semboku City. Here, you can experience snowshoeing, an annual paper balloon festival the fills the night sky, and rural farmstays for a taste of life in traditional Akita.
The beautiful coastal city of Hamamatsu is just under 1.5 hours from Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen. It’s not only an industrial hub, it’s also a great city for families to bring kids to have fun, relax, and learn along the way.
Just south of Tokyo is Enoshima, one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Tokyo and surrounding areas. Most people will recognize Enoshima for the beautiful ocean that embraces this small island and the award-winning illumination of the Enoshima Sea Candle. It’s also kid and pet-friendly, so you can bring the entire family out for a trip to learn about the history and nature of Enoshima.
